AccessUVa Student Newsletter
September 2011
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Happy September!
I hope that your first couple of weeks of classes has gone well, that you are
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beginning to feel settled, and that you have developed a great routine.
Office of the Dean of Students
Each month you will receive a newsletter like this to alert you to a few of the
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interesting activities and opportunities on Grounds (there are always far too
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many to mention, so I will highlight just a few of interest). I will also pass on
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tips for financial success as well as any scholarship and job opportunities of
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which I become aware. I know that you receive an overload of email some
days, but I do hope you‘ll take the time to read through these newsletters, as
you may find them helpful.
~Grants, Work-study,
and Loans…Oh My!
While Dean Casteen is away this fall on the Semester at Sea ship, I will be
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meet with you about any issue that arises, and we are also happy simply to
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~Health and Wellness
Tips
~Financial Tip of the
Month
available to assist you. Please know we are always available to consult or
meet with you and hear about your experiences and successes. Further, we
always welcome your feedback about services and resources that would be
helpful to AccessUVa students.
As always, let us know how we can assist you during your time at UVa!
Dreama Johnson (dreama@virginia.edu)
Graduate Assistant
Grants, Work-study, and Loans…Oh My!
Tuesday, September 13 – 6PM
Location: TBA – Please include your email in the RSVP link below to receive location
details.
Join us for an interactive presentation lead by Senior Associate Director of Student
Financial Services, Mr. Scott Miller. We will walk through sample financial aid packages
and discuss what they mean and how they work. School year budgeting will also be
covered. There will be lots of time for Q & A, and there will be free dinner as well. Bring
your laptop if you choose, and follow along.
Click HERE to RSVP so we can plan accordingly for food!
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IM-Rec Sports Hiring for Fall 2011
IM-Rec Sports is now hiring for the fall semester. Jobs include intramural officials,
instructors for youth and adult programs, information systems assistant, desktop
publishing and graphic design assistant, and photographer. Job descriptions and
applications can be found here.
Free R.O.S.E Program School Supplies
Monday through Friday, 8am to 3pm, UVa Recycling Warehouse
Why buy school supplies when you can get them for free? Come check out the Reusable
Office Supplies Exchange at the UVa Recycling Warehouse at the end of Leake Drive.
They have tons of free stuff, including binders, ink cartridges, bulletin boards, and more.
Spread the word! Check them out online for more details.
Register for CAVLink!
CAVLink is a great resource for finding jobs, internships, and work-study positions OnGrounds. Register for an account today! You can create a profile and upload your
resume. Once you’ve completed these steps, applying for jobs is easy! Don’t forget that
University Career Services offers help with resumes!
Upcoming Events
Study Abroad Fair
Wed. September 7
11:00AM to 3:00PM
Amphitheatre
Rain Site: Newcomb Hall
Join Student Council
Student Council is looking for new committee members.
More info: studco-recruitment@virginia.edu
Applications due September 7th (TODAY) by 11:59PM
Join the Honor Committee
Honor is seeking support officer positions of advisor, counsel, and educator.
Info Sessions:
September 7 and 8
7pm and 8pm
Monroe 130
Housing Information Session
Tues. September 20 and Wed. September 21
Time: 5:30pm
Alumni Hall
Details: Soon local landlords will be encouraging you to start thinking about next year's
housing. While there is no hurry to sign a lease, we want to make sure you are fully
informed to make a decision whenever you are ready to make it. Reps from University
Housing, the Off-Grounds Housing Office, and Student Financial Services will discuss
housing options for next year.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Mid-September to Mid-October
Visit this website for a listing of events.
Health and Wellness
Tips
Although you will be very busy with
class, studying and extracurricular
opportunities, I strongly urge you
to visit the various recreational
facilities on Grounds to learn more
about the services and
opportunities available to
you. Whether you are interested in
individual workouts, personal
training, massage, group
recreation instruction or group
competition through intramurals,
you name it - Intramural
Recreational Sports has what you
need! Stop by the Aquatic and
Fitness Center, Memorial Gym,
Slaughter Rec Center, or North
Grounds Rec Center for more
information. Check out IntramuralRecreational Sports for more
information!
Because you are a student, you
are already an IM-Rec Sport
member, so you can sign-up for
fitness and recreation
programs! Find out how to register
here!
Financial Tip
The National Endowment
for Financial Education
(NEFE) has developed a
website for college students
and recent graduates called
the Cash Course that
contains comprehensive,
non-commercial information
so that your financial
decisions will be informed
ones. Topics include
financial basics, paying for
college, college life and the
world of work.